San Fran

Scott and I chaperoned Katie's choir trip to the city by the bay last week. After finding kid sitters and a dog sitter, and making sure all other details were covered, we were ready to go. (Thanks again to the In't Houts and the Mulders for covering kids and Cobi!) We made our way up the state from Redlands to Petaluma and gave 10 concerts along the way! The kids did great, the scenery was spectacular, and thankfully we all made it safely there and back. I was impressed with our students as they interacted with other students, residents of nursing homes, and each other. There was little drama until the last day when everyone had just had enough of each other... :) Two nights we stayed in an incredible home overlooking the SF Bay. Awesome! We were thankful for this opportunity, especially as Katie's high school career is winding down. Here are some highlights.

Katie was in charge of checking everyone in. :)

Packing up Tuesday morning.

First concert.

The kids got really good at unloading and reloading the vans.

Katie at the park in Ripon on our first evening.

A concert in Pacifica, I think.

Katie trying to play a Japanese video game with two of the international students who are a part of the group. Too funny!

We toured Alcatraz.

This was a fun stop at a Christian High School where the students performed for other High School kids.

Marin Headlands-a great spot.

One of the clearest days we've seen on the bay. A group shot by the Golden Gate Bridge.

We dared to drive the school vans down Lombard St.!

A partial view of the home where we stayed.

The dining room where we shared some great meals.

Group shot on the last morning.

A view from the back patio of the house. I could handle that every day!

The whole group after their last concert at a nursing home in SF. The kids sounded great!